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Kathy Humbers

Kathy (Croskey) Humbers, 66, of Toledo, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Premier Estates of Toledo. Kathy is survived by her children, Kristi (Rob) Bolen, of Conrad, and Brandon (Tashina) Callahan, of Adel; four grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. A Celebration of Kathy’s Life will start at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 112 E 3rd Street, Tama, IA, 52339. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to care for Kathy and her family. To leave ...

Scott Youngbear

Scott L. Youngbear, 67, of Tama, passed away, Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. A Traditional Wake will be held Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Bear Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement, rural Tama. A Traditional Graveside Service will be held Monday, March 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Meskwaki Cemetery on the Meskwaki Settlement, rural Tama. Survivors include his son, Michael Adam (Elizabeth) Youngbear; daughter, Muriel (Jeremiah) Youngbear; four grandchildren; brothers: Owen (Sandy) Kapayou, Cameron Kapayou, Leland Morgan and Dale ...

Laura Lunsford

Laura Kay Lunsford, 42, of Marshalltown, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at her home under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Laura is survived by her dad, Roger D. Lunsford, of Albion; mom, Becky Lunsford, of Marshalltown; her children, Morgan and Samuel Lunsford, both of Marshalltown; and sister, Lisa Louise (Carlos) Gomez and their three children, all of Mason City. Laura is also survived her sweet four-legged companion, several aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends. Visitation will be held from 2:00 until 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Mitchell Family ...

Randy Pitzer

Randy Dean Pitzer, 63, of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Unity Point-Marshalltown. Memorial services for Randy will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to the family. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Randy and his family.

Destanne Campbell

Destanne Ann Marie Campbell, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at UnityPoint Health Hospital, Des Moines, IA, surrounded by her loving family and friends. For mental health recourses and suicide prevention, please visit www.samhsa.gov or you can call 800-662-4357 or call or text 988. A visitation for Destanne will take place on Sunday, March 2 from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Memorial services will also be held at the funeral home on Monday, March 3 at 1:30 P.M. Her family requests that the attire to be casual, and ...

Carole Lavonne Cherveny

Carole Lavonne Cherveny, 91, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. Visitation will be held prior to the service on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 10-11 AM at the funeral home. Survivors include three sons: Mike (Ann) Cherveny, of Toledo, Steve (Cindy) Cherveny, of Marshalltown, and Doug (Mary Jo) Cherveny, of Toledo, nine grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.